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The best Genshin Impact Hu Tao buildLearn how to put together the best possible Hu Tao build
Learn how to put together the best possible Hu Tao build
Want to learn how to create the best Hu Tao build in Genshin Impact?As the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu Tao has the help of ghosts in battle, where she’ll stir up a fright as she absolutely demolishes enemies. Despite being a bit of a prankster, the Pyro Polearm wielder will make a great DPS addition to your team.
This guide will show you how to create the best Hu Tao build inGenshin Impact. Below we’ll cover everything you need to know about Hu Tao, including wishing, weapons, artifacts, ascension materials, talents, abilities, and constellations.
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Best Hu Tao build: Weapons
Hu Tao’s best weapon is undeniably theStaff of Homa, which provides a HP-based ATK bonus. This bonus increases when Hu Tao’s HP is below 50%, which will be happening a lot since Hu Tao’s Skill brings her HP down in order to increase the damage she does.Primordial Jade Winged-SpearandSkyward Spineare also solid 5-star options, with both increasing her ATK.
Best Hu Tao build: Artifacts
Since buffing Hu Tao’s ATK is also one of your main priorities, the ATK-boostingGladiator’s Finaleis another great set. Mixing Crimson Witch of Flames and Gladiator’s Finale can be a great option if Hu Tao is your main DPS — just be aware of the 4-piece set bonuses you’ll be missing out on. Finally, the newly-addedShimenawa’s Reminiscenceworks wonders as well, as it boosts DMG upon using Hu Tao’s Elemental Skill.
Hu Tao will constantly be reaching low HP levels due to her Elemental Skill, so you’ll want to use some of her main artifact stats on HP. Boosting Pyro DMG and Crit DMG/Rate is also a good choice, but make sure to leave some room for HP!
Best Hu Tao build: Ascension Materials
To fully ascend your Hu Tao, you’ll need 1 Agnidus Agate Sliver, 9 Agnidus Agate Fragments, 9 Agnidus Agate Chunks, 6 Agnidus Agate Gemstones, 46 Juvenile Jades, 168 Silk Flowers, 18 Whopperflower Nectar bottles, 30 Shimmering Nectar bottles, and 36 Energy Nectar bottles.
You’ll have to defeat the Primo Geovishap for Juvenile Jades, while defeating a variety of bosses (including the Pyro Regisvine and Hypostasis, the Wolf of the North, and the Primo Geovishap) will get you some Agnidus Agate. As for the rest of Hu Tao’s ascension materials, you’ll be doing some flower picking around Teyvat — Whopperflowers can be defeated throughout Teyvat for Nectar bottles while Silk Flowers can be found around Liyue.
Best Hu Tao build: Talents
To fully level your Hu Tao’s talents, you’ll need 9 Teachings of Diligence, 63 Guides to Diligence, 114 Philosophies of Diligence, 18 Whopperflower Nectar bottles, 66 Shimmering Nectar bottles, 93 Energy Nectar bottles, 18 Shards of a Foul Legacy, and 3 Crowns of Insight.
Best Hu Tao build: Constellations
Hu Tao’sConstellation 6essentially lets her cheat death, making it arguably her strongest Constellation (and maybe even one of the best in the game). Unfortunately, getting a Constellation 6 Hu Tao (even if you’ve counted out your pity) will likely set you back a hefty amount of money. We’d recommend wishing for Hu Tao’sConstellation 1instead if you’ve decided to go above and beyond her Constellation 0 kit (which you definitely don’t need to do). Constellation 1 is much more accessible, and since Hu Tao does a lot of damage through her Charged Attack, eliminating the stamina requirement is a great addition to your build. Here’s what all of Hu Tao’s Constellations will get you:
How to get Hu Tao in Genshin Impact
Hu Tao is a limited character, meaning that she’s only available when herCharacter Event wish bannergets a rerun in the gacha. After making her debut in March 2021, Hu Tao returned for a rerun in November of the same year, before taking an unusually long leave of absence that finally ended with a second rerun in February 2023. She’s now once again unavailable, so hopefully we won’t have to wait another year-and-change before she turns up again.
If you’re looking to pull for Hu Tao the next chance you get, check out our guide ongetting charactersto learn the best ways to prep, or ourcodes listto get some freePrimogems!
That’s all the info we’ve got on Hu Tao! Why not check out ourcharacter tier listto see which other characters are good to wish for?
